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Meet one of the people who built the Thames Tunnel, and they will guide you on a River Walk, discovering what life was like in Brunel’s day – the height of the Victorian Industrial Age.

Meet one of the people who built the Thames Tunnel, and they will guide you on a River Walk, discovering what life was like in Brunel’s day – the height of the Victorian Industrial Age. Visit the Thames Tunnel Shaft itself, once the grand entrance to the tunnels, where your students will find out more about your chosen character’s life and work.

Choose from one of four historical figures: Marc Brunel, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Sophie Brunel and Seamus Fitzpatrick.

Key info

Suitable for: KS1, KS2, KS3

Age Groups: 5-7, 7-11, 11-14

Subjects: Art & Design, Design & Technology, English, Geography, History, Science

Topics: Architecture, Business operations, Careers, Engineering, Local History, Victorians, River Thames, Brunel

Type: At Venue

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: £215 per class

Dates: Ongoing

Max. Group Size: 60

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question. Unless specified otherwise, all prices include VAT.

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